The hottest Long-term Planning Substack posts right now

Being ethical in business can be seen as a form of long-term greed because it leads to trust and fair deals over time.
Prioritizing good morals and honesty in dealings may seem naive in the short term, but it builds a reputation for fairness in the long run.
Having a positive attitude can often trump skill in attracting opportunities and success, so building a brand with the future consequences in mind is crucial.

Balancing short-term and long-term thinking is crucial for success. It's important to choose wisely between quick fixes and sustainable solutions.
When measuring growth, it's easy to manipulate numbers to tell a comfortable story. Understanding both absolute growth and market share provides a clearer picture.
Choosing comfort in metrics can lead to problems later, just like quick hacks can create tech debt. It's essential to prioritize long-term health over short-term ease.

Playing the infinite game in business means building something that will outlive the current players.
Companies need to be flexible and adapt to changes to become 100-year companies.
Balancing learning new domains with software development is a key challenge for individual contributors.

It’s really tough for politicians to make long-term plans when those plans require short-term sacrifices. People often want quick benefits, which makes it hard to stick to long-term goals.
Legislators can't create laws that limit future laws, which makes it hard to bind future decisions. Any new law can change or undo past laws, making long-term commitments challenging.
The best way to ensure stability might involve giving more power to the executive branch instead of the legislature. But politicians are usually reluctant to give up their power.

America's political problems stem from a J-Curve, where you need to accept short-term pain for long-term gain. It's hard for democracy to handle this because people often don't want to suffer now for a better future.
Politicians often avoid talking about tough issues like tax increases or spending cuts because they fear losing their jobs. Voters typically favor immediate benefits, so politicians give them what they want.
To solve America's fiscal issues, we need to make some tough choices: cut military spending, reduce entitlements, or raise taxes. There aren’t easy, painless solutions, and ignoring the problem won't make it go away.

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Markets often reward short term gains over long term strategies. Amazon's focus on long term growth has sometimes led to negative market reactions, even though it created significant value over time.
Amazon's stock price has fluctuated widely, showing that it has been both overvalued and undervalued at different times. This reflects the market's sometimes irrational perspective on the company's growth potential.
While Amazon has seen substantial growth in market value, there's a caution that future growth may not be as easy or cost-effective, making it potentially overpriced despite having strong leadership.